Title:  Finance Business Partner FMCG

Drive Growth. Be the Difference.

At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

Reporting to the Director, Finance NZ, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner – FMCG to join our Finance team in Auckland on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the Head of Business Unit and key stakeholders to drive financial performance, provide strategic insight, and enable informed business decisions across a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as the financial lead for the FMCG division, partnering with commercial leaders to shape business strategy and execution
• Translate financial data into meaningful commercial insights, helping to optimise sales, trade spend, and pricing strategies
• Provide financial leadership in key decisions including contract renewals, brand negotiations, and new client onboarding

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts for the FMCG Business Unit, ensuring alignment with commercial targets and growth plans
• Deliver insightful monthly performance reviews, highlighting key trends and providing clear recommendations to management
• Build and maintain full client and customer P&L models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and relevance

Commercial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse profitability by brand, customer, and channel, identifying areas for growth or efficiency gains
• Track and report on advertising and promotional (A&P) investment, working closely with marketing to measure ROI
• Maintain reconciliations for key customer claims and deductions, ensuring trade spend integrity

Project Support & Business Development

• Support financial evaluations for business development opportunities, including scenario modelling and margin analysis
• Assist with financial due diligence and integration activities related to M&A projects or commercial partnerships
• Contribute to building compelling business cases for route-to-market changes, product launches, or strategic investments

Process Improvement & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Champion continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and planning processes
• Collaborate with global and regional finance teams to ensure consistency and compliance in reporting and analysis
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing to embed financial discipline into business planning

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in commercial finance roles in medium to large, complex organisations, preferably within FMCG or consumer goods
• Strong business partnering skills with a commercial, growth mindset
• Ability to synthesise complex data into insightful, actionable recommendations
• Experience managing and delivering financial and commercial projects
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Proven ability to work across functions and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

At DKSH, you’ll be part of a collaborative and growth-focused culture where your contribution has real impact. You’ll be exposed to strategic projects and have the opportunity to shape the performance of a leading FMCG business.

If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise into a commercially impactful role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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